Scope
Reference
25007
Description
The Body Removal contracts are essential for the removal of bodies when a person dies in the community and their death has been referred to H.M. Coroner.
These contracts are typically held by registered funeral directors who perform this duty on behalf of HM Coroner
The Authority requires provider(s) who will carry out the following requirements
1) Body Removal
• Remove the deceased from the community and transport them to the supplier's premises, or occasionally to the nearest mortuary (Addenbrookes Hospital or Peterborough City Hospital).
• Transport the body to the relevant mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
• After the post-mortem, transport the body back to their premises until they are released to the family funeral directors.
• In extreme circumstances, the supplier may be required to collect a body from outside the coronial jurisdiction or transport it out of the jurisdiction.
• The supplier must provide and maintain any necessary accommodation, vehicles, equipment, and materials at their own expense to carry out the service.
(ii) Storage
• Facilities must be local to the jurisdiction and purpose-built or modified specifically for this function.
• They must be able to store the deceased for up to three days following instructions from the coroner, providing suitable storage facilities to meet the contract requirements.
Lots 3 and 4 as separate Lots are below the relevant threshold as Schedule 1 of the Procurement Act 2023 at https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/1, but they are part of a larger, above threshold procurement.
Lot 1. Cambridge
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider to perform Body removal services in the Cambridge area
Lot 2. Peterborough
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider to perform Body removal services in the Peterborough area
Lot 3. Fenland
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider to perform Body removal services Fenland area.
Lot 4. Huntingdon and St Neots
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider to perform Body removal services Huntingdon and St Neots area
Contract 1. Cambridge
Lots
Lot 1. Cambridge
Supplier
Contract value
- £239,680 excluding VAT
- £287,616 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 November 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two extension options are available, with each permitting an extension of up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract is less than £5 million including VAT
Contract 2. Peterborough
Lots
Lot 2. Peterborough
Supplier
Contract value
- £256,800 excluding VAT
- £308,160 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 November 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two extension options are available, with each permitting an extension of up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract is less than £5 million including VAT
Contract 3. Fenland
Lots
Lot 3. Fenland
Supplier
Contract value
- £88,917 excluding VAT
- £106,700.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 November 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two extension options are available, with each permitting an extension of up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Contract 4. Huntingdon and St Neots
Lots
Lot 4. Huntingdon and St Neots
Supplier
Contract value
- £88,917 excluding VAT
- £106,700.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 November 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two extension options are available, with each permitting an extension of up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd.
- Companies House: 455065
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBC-1312-CVLT
79/81 South Street
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 3AL
United Kingdom
Email: sally@drobinson.co.uk
Website: http://www.drobinson.co.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Cambridge
Contract 3. Fenland
PETERBOROUGH FUNERAL SERVICES LTD
- Companies House: 07716220
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQWX-1367-YCZV
75 High Street
Peterborough
PE2 8DT
United Kingdom
Email: mark@smithsfd.co.uk
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Peterborough
Contract 4. Huntingdon and St Neots
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government